''The rehab apparently went quite well because he's gone through the rigors of training camp and the 3-2 overtime win against the Penguins without any hitches.\"I think he's done a great job so far during camp. Provorov is a quick and agile skater with an accurate release on his shot, which he can get off anywhere below the blue line; creates many chances on the power play and can even create offense during the penalty kill. He’s got a great role model in Provy. Get 2020 NHL season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the Philadelphia Flyers defense.
"But after four months, I started doing squats, sit-ups ... fortunately everything got solid and totally together.In a case of life imitating art, Zamula was playing a hockey video game a few days before Tuesday’s game and two of the main characters were Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.© Gannett Co., Inc. 2020.
All rights reserved. \"I am fortunate to have him on the same team and helping me out with the game.In a case of life imitating art, Zamula was playing a hockey video game a few days before Tuesday's game and two of the main characters were Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. ‘Provy’ is a very mature player — he’s got a ton of experience for his age. The 23-year-old Provorov, who … "I am fortunate to have him on the same team and helping me out with the game.On the ice, there can be a helpful bond, too.\"When I came back, I missed the feeling of skating, (working) with the stick. "I was really excited. The translation piece of it is huge for Z, I would imagine. He’s a great player and he’s only going to get better.’’"I look up to Ivan,’’ he said. But the natural instincts are there for a big man with skating speed and those aren’t things that can simply be coached.\"(Tuesday) in the game, Ivan helped me a lot, talking to me before the game. "I didn’t know much about ‘Z’ but he has good defensive skill and confidence with the puck,’’ Niskanen said during a Zoom teleconference call from Toronto on Wednesday. 1 An offensively gifted defenceman who can direct the game's pace when the puck is on his stick. ''Tuesday, he was facing them in real life.The 20-year-old actually went about his business with an uncharacteristic coolness.The 23-year-old Provorov, who just completed his fourth regular season with the team, can serve as a natural mentor for Zamula, who signed with the Flyers as a free agent in September, 2018.Zamula had to undergo back surgery in January and his game totals with the Calgary Hitmen (WHL) dropped from 61 in 2018-19 to only 28 this past season.\"I didn't know much about 'Z' but he has good defensive skill and confidence with the puck,'' Niskanen said during a Zoom teleconference call from Toronto on Wednesday.